I am continuing with Craft Lightning week and showing you how to make this rock caterpillar. These cute rocks will look great in your garden. Painting rocks to look like a caterpillar is even easy enough that the kids can do it as well. Caterpillar painted rocks will add a fun touch of whimsy to your garden. If you missed any of our rock ideas, be sure to see the crafts from day 1.
How To Make Rock Caterpillar
Supplies Needed To Make Rock Caterpillar
- Rocks (I used 5 rocks)
- Paint (green, white, black, and other colors for dots)
- Adhesive (Beacon Power-Tac works great on rocks!)
- Paintbrushes
Step 1: Paint Rocks Green
Start by painting your rocks green. I did all sides for a more finished look. This may take 2 to 3 coats. Be sure to allow it to dry in between coats.
Step 2: Add Decorative Details To Rocks
Then use the wrong end of your paintbrush dipped in paint to add dots to all of the rocks. You can use any colors you like and as many or as few dots as you like. The rock that will be your head will need eyes and a mouth, as shown below.
Allow the paint on all of your rocks to dry completely.
Step 3: Glue Caterpillar Head Rock To Another Rock
Then stack the head on one of your rocks and use the adhesive to glue it on. I didn’t glue the other rocks together, but you can if you would like. Allow your glue to dry before adding your caterpillar to your garden.
Caterpillar rocks are so adorable and so easy to make! You can make this project with rocks you find outdoors.
Go for a rock hunt with the kids, then break out the paint. They will love making this cute project and adding it outdoors.
Will you make caterpillar-painted rocks this summer?
Craft Lightning Rock Painting Ideas
As I mentioned before, our rock painting today is part of Craft Lightning week! To see the other bloggers in our series and the amazing rock painting crafts they created, check out the projects below!
Can’t get enough caterpillars? Try these caterpillar garden stones from That’s What Che Said.
Make these galaxy stones from One Project Closer then hand letter or add vinyl to dream big!
These prayer rocks from Ginger Snap Crafts are easy and oh so cute.
If you love Harry Potter, break out your Cricut and make these Harry Potter rocks from Pineapple Paper Company.
You can also add Harry Potter and his friends to painted rocks like these from Me and My Inklings.
Grab some rocks and either make our caterpillar rocks or any of these other ideas this summer!
Tips and Tricks for Rock Caterpillar
Now that you’ve seen this fun rock caterpillar, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!
- Adjust The Size Of Your Caterpillar – I used 5 rocks to create this caterpillar, but you can use more or fewer rocks to make your caterpillar the perfect size for you.
- Have Fun With Colors – For my caterpillar, I went with a traditional green, but you can paint your caterpillar any color that you like. – You can even paint each rock a different color if you prefer that look better!
- Use Paint Markers – If you want more control over adding the fine details, you can use paint markers for the dots and facial features!
- Seal Your Caterpillar – I didn’t add sealer to my caterpillar, but you can add one if you want the paint to hold up longer in the outdoor elements!
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